1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1968 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac DeVille (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1968 Cadillac DeVille | |
| Make | Austin | Cadillac |
| Model | A 40 | DeVille |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 2085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 82 L |
